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Methodist Church and golf cart regs on Parking agenda
October 1, 2026
The Boca Grande Parking Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Women’s Club Board Room at the Boca Grande Community Center.
On the docket for the meeting is a call to order, a…
Florida International Air Show, Nov. 7-8
October 1, 2026
The Florida International Air Show has been notified that the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will not appear at the 2026 Florida International Air Show, scheduled for Nov. 7–8…
Ready for Camera Club season
September 24, 2026
Winnie, the Golden, is on her way to Boca Grande from the North Woods of Minnesota. She’s hoping to arrive in time for the first Boca Grande Camera Club Meeting on Nov. 17. …
Sea Turtle Association takes on extra cleanup duties this week
September 24, 2026
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Right, the trash. Above, Peffley and Foster on PVC pipe patrol. Photos submitted
Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association volunteers Anthony Peffley and Joe Foster took on some extr…
E-bikes , letterhead and iguanas at Charlotte County Commission meeting
September 24, 2026
Above, Terry Cochran from the Sheriff’s Office spoke on behalf of the e-bike study and state law requirements. Charlotte County screenshots
A new contract for West County iguana eradication…
Beach cleanup part of worldwide and Florida effort
September 24, 2026
Work focused on invasives
Above, Wendy and Jeff Hogan with invasives. Photo by Garland
Nineteen volunteers showed up for a cleanup effort at the Gasparilla Island State Park Range Light on S…
Frontal removal on Park Avenue
September 18, 2026
Work began this week at the old Wini Smart studio, now owned by Project Fishery LLC. Top, before the front was taken off. Right, the facade to be rebuilt.
Photos by Garland
Fire Control District approves increase
September 18, 2026
The Boca Grande Fire Control District Board of Commissioners approved its proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a public hearing and regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept…
Restoration work at old depot
September 18, 2026
Work continued this week on the balcony at the old Seaboard station, above Key Lime Bistro.
Photo by Garland
Charlotte County Commissioners approve fishing piers, Buc-ee’s
September 11, 2026
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, absent Commissioner Stephen R. Deutch, held a Regular and Land Use meeting on Sept. 8, 2026. Among items addressed on the regular agenda, the comm…











